Phantom5 wrote:My heart is with you. I had the flu shot but still got sick with a less intense version for 3 days so I can imagine how draining it is.

Red grapefruit juice helps. It gives you not only the vitamin of C but also has something in it that the virus does not like.

You're quite right Br. John. It turns out that Vitamin C by itself is like a highly trained sniper shooting with a pellet pistol when it comes to the healing effects. The Bioflavinoids (many years ago they called them Vitamen P) or flavones seem to complement the ascorbic acid and help it do it's magic.

I've also been reading about the long term benefits of Vitamin C when taken with E. There's lots of data on the benefits for your heart with that synergistic combo.

I started to get the flu a week ago! Aches, swollen glands, just all the icky...

I did the Reiki Meditations (3 a day) and drank apple vinegar/honey/coconut oil HOT and managed to work every day...never got really sick - but sick enough...!

Take care of yourself and get lots of rest! This flu sure is making the rounds!

-Asta Sophi

Yep I'm not sure if it's the Flu or just a super nasty cold.

All I know is last weekend I started feeling crummy. I blew off one of the kewlest rides of the year cause I was feeling bad. Then on Sunday, I went to the Temple in Port Arthur and during the ceremonies I started feeling my sinus(es?) backing. It's that familiar sensation. Like having a little smoldering hot coal in the top of the back of the throat.

Thankfully I was able to see my friends do their Precepts ceremonies and got to see the ordination of the monks too. That was a powerful and inspirational moment.

Apple cider vinegar is a great tonic, I drink it everyday (Bragg, organic which is sold at health food stores). Coconut oil kills bacteria so it is good to gargle with, drink, use as skin lotion, and hair oil. Garlic with allicin kills germs, cleans arteries, and is really great stuff. Taken daily you can be exposed to the flu with no problems. Refined sugar cripples your immune system and so do sodas. Remember diet is your first line of protection.

Posted on: 2007/11/4 11:10

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If your digestive system can handle it, Capcisin (red cayanne pepper) acts as a catalytic boost to other vitamins/herbs and is good for the immune system in and of itself. Most health food stores carry it in gelcap pill form.

Tood, you should od what I do, If I get sick, or even start to feel under the weather, I start chugin' down about 200 oz. of green tea a day. I would only recomend this though if you are capable of getting up every 15-30 minutes to make a run to the little jedi's room. Also, keep up on drinking green tea after you start feeling better. You don't need to keep drinking hundreds of ounces, a few cups will suffice. I kept on this regimen and wasn't ill for 4 years, and the only reason I got ill was because I got out of the habit. Hopes this helps, and I hope your better soon. MTFBWY Todd.

Posted on: 2007/11/5 19:15

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